Streets and squares in Irkutsk

Q: What historical places of Irkutsk should a lover of ancient Russian architecture visit?

The Church of the Exaltation of the Cross of 1758 displays a unique combination of Baroque and traditional northern architecture. In the Znamensky Monastery, founded in 1689, frescoes of the XVIII century and the tomb of the Decembrists have been preserved. Pay attention to the wooden architecture in the open-air Taltsy Museum, where monuments of the XVII-XIX centuries are collected.

Q: Where to go in Irkutsk with children: interesting places for family holidays?

In Nerpinaria you can see unique performances with Baikal seals - endemics of Lake Baikal. Children will be impressed by the Icebreaker Angara in 1900, the world’s first vessel of this type. The Museum of Entertaining Science "Experimentary" presents interactive exhibits on physics and natural phenomena.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Irkutsk: the best photo zones?

The Academic Bridge across the Angara offers panoramic views of the historic center and the river. Karl Marx Street has preserved an ensemble of merchant mansions with carved casings and cast-iron grilles. Unusual shots will be obtained from the sculpture "Babr" - a mythical creature from the Irkutsk coat of arms.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Irkutsk?

According to legend, underground passages under the Savior Church lead to the secret treasures of merchants-gold manufacturers. Local residents talk about the ghost of the Decembrist Muravyov-Apostle, who allegedly appears in the house of Volkonsky. The legendary babre from the coat of arms of the city is the result of an error of heraldists who depicted a tiger with a beaver tail.

Q: What little-known sights of Irkutsk are worth seeing?

In the Glazkovsky suburb, rare samples of wooden modernity of the early XX century have been preserved. Few people know about the Polish church of 1825 with unique stained glass windows and organ. The Sukachev estate presents a collection of Siberian icons and rare books from the personal library of the philanthropist.

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Square 50 years of October

Square 50 years of October is located on the south side of the central part of Irkutsk between Sedov and Baikal streets, near the …

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Ivanovo Square

Ivanovo Square in Irkutsk is one of the oldest shopping places. It was founded in the late 18th century for the purpose of trade i …

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Decembrist Square

Decembrists Square is one of the most popular places in Irkutsk. It used to be called the Assumption. Here, indeed, there is somet …

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Square of the Constitution

Constitution Square is a popular place for recreation and walks among residents of the city. It is located in front of the registr …

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Street of the October Revolution

October Revolution Street is located on the right bank in the city of Irkutsk. Kuibyshevsky district. The street originates from K …

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Kirov Square

Kirov Square in Irkutsk performs not only the function of a city landmark, but also a large urban transport hub, which is availabl …

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Excursions Irkutsk (100)

Sightseeing tour of Irkutsk (by car)

Duration: 3 hours Time: Anytime you like.Starting Place: We will pick you up from your hotel (or any location convenient to you)R …

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For the first time in Irkutsk Excursion in Irkutsk

Welcome to the capital of Eastern Siberia! We will start our tour from the place where the Irkutsk History began - on the site of …

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Tunkin Valley - to comprehend Zen

What is Zen? Drink tea, eat rice, spend your time naturally, admire the sky, admire the mountains. What a serene calm and feelin …

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Southern Buryatia, Ulan-Ude, Kyakhta, Temples

This route runs from Ulan-Ude south towards Kyakhta to the border with Mongolia and is circular - in that direction we move on one …

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Dmitry Rybchinsky

Irkutsk

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Elena Valeryevna Skorobogatova

Irkutsk

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I organize and conduct author's tours and excursions around Baikal Excursions are individual, in a group of up to 4 p …

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Christina Efimova

Irkutsk

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Excursions urban and suburban, survey and thematic, walking, automobile, individual and group. We will help you to crea …

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Starovoitova Irina Alexandrovna

Irkutsk

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"ICE AGE AT BAIKAL"

You will be able to see the legendary Baikal ice with your own eyes, visit the frozen caves and grottoes, marvel at the variety of …

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FITNESS TOUR AT BAIKAL

Do you like dancing?) Running, jumping, listening to the latest hits and literally blossom before your eyes?) to listen to the mus …

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Barguzin Valley

Tour 30 July - 3 August July 30th. Departure from Irkutsk to the Barguzin Bay on the Eastern shore of Baikal. Maximikha village. …

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A date with Baikal

Discover amazing places on Baikal: Olkhon Island and the unique Ushkany Islands, Chivyrkui Bay, the Holy Nose Peninsula and the Ba …

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